Trump continues to mock Pelosi's husband
Donald Trump has repeatedly made jokes about the violent attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, during his political speeches and rallies. In one instance, Trump commented, “There’s something that seems to be strange going on in that household,” insinuating that the circumstances surrounding the attack were suspicious, despite the clear evidence showing it was a politically motivated crime. This remark drew applause from his audience, further highlighting the divisive nature of such rhetoric.
On several occasions, Trump has even gone as far as to joke about the hammer used during the attack. During a speech in New Hampshire in 2023, he quipped, "I wonder how that hammer is doing," sparking laughter from his supporters. Such comments trivialize the severity of an incident that left Paul Pelosi with a fractured skull, requiring emergency surgery
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